The BarDown Podcast
A hockey podcast that doesn’t talk about last night’s scores. The BarDown podcast will investigate, uncover and explore long-form stories at the intersection of sports, pop culture, technology. We’re answering the hockey questions that no one asked.
Episodes
You know the NHL season is right around the corner when we drop our annual Tier List ranking every single team ahead of the season! Who's the Cup Champ, who's picking first overall, and what did we get wrong this year? SOUND OFF in the comments!
The NHL season is here, and the BarDown Podcast is making 10 BOLD PREDICTIONS for what’s to come! 🏒🔥 Will the Oilers struggle after hiring Mike Babcock? Can Celebrini and the Sharks surpass expectations? Will the Hutson brothers be the newest pair of exciting siblings? Could we see the Hughes brothers reunite? And just how much will Gavin McKenna dazzle in his debut season? Jesse, Luca, and Poc go all-in with their boldest ...
The NHL offseason is wild! After the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, Jesse and Poc sit down to discuss how this could change the league forever, what this means for other RFAs, and which teams should look to offer sheet other young stars on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast!
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, Jesse and Poc preview the entire series. Who has the edge on the blue line? Will Carolina shut down Vegas' top stars? Is Brind-Amour the ultimate X-Factor? And finally, who will win the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.
The Golden Knights have stunned the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche with a 3-0 series lead. With only 4 teams in NHL history ever completing the comeback down 3-0, Jesse, Poc, and resident Avs fan Luca chat about the Avalanche's chances, as well as their future outlook. In the East, Carolina and Montreal have begun with both teams taking a game. Who has the edge in what's now a best of 5? All this and more on the late...
We're down to our final four. The Canadiens and Hurricanes will face off in the East, and the Golden Knights and Avalanche will face off in the West. Luca, Jesse, and Poc are here to preview all the action and give their predictions. Will the battle-tested Habs prevail? Or is Carolina's rest advantage a difference maker? Are Marner and the Golden Knights ready for another big moment? Or are the Avalanche a team of destiny? All this...
With the 2nd round heating up, Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss which players have been the most impressive so far. Has Mitch Marner re-written his playoff narrative? Who is better - Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar? Is Frederik Andersen the NHL's best playoff goalie? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.
After their shock NHL Draft Lottery win, what's next for the Maple Leafs? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss what this means for the future of Auston Matthews, if Gavin McKenna is the clear selection, and whether or not the Leafs are in a cup window. With a special guest appearance from DZ, the crew gives their takes ahead of the Sabres-Habs series.
Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs is here, and there are some crazy matchups. Will the Habs or Sabres keep their dream season alive? Can the Wild slow down the Avalanche? Are the Hurricanes this year's team of destiny? And can the Ducks pull off another upset? Jesse, Luca, and Poc have all the answers on this week's edition of the BarDown podcast. + Should the Oilers actually think about trading Connor McDavid?
Surprise, surprise - the NHL playoffs are once again an electric watch. The Ducks have taken a commanding lead over the Oilers and are looking to get over the line (no pun intended), the Lightning and Canadiens continue to trade punches, and the Penguins are looking to complete the rare reverse sweep of the Flyers. With so much chaos, Jesse and Poc discuss the 6 things that have surprised them most thus far on the latest edition of...
It's still early days in the NHL Playoffs, but some teams are already facing an upward battle. Which team down 0-2 should have the most reason to panic? Should the Golden Knights be concerned with their performances so far? Are the Habs lacking depth to take down Tampa? And who has had the edge so far - the Wild or the Stars? All this and more as Jesse, Luca, and Poc break down Round 1 action so far on the latest edition of the Bar...
The NHL playoffs start today! Luca, Jesse and Thomas make their round 1 picks and choose their Stanley Cup winner. Will the Canadiens overcome the Lightning? Can anyone stop the Avalanche? The BarDown team also sat down with Dylan Guenther earlier in the year so make sure to check out the interview!
The field is set. With the playoffs set to get underway tomorrow, Jesse, Luca, and Poc rank every single playoff team from #16 to #1. Is Vegas a top team despite a slow season? How high can we rank the Oilers based on past success? Will the Sabres phenomenal season translate to the playoffs? And which team is everyone sleeping on? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.
The playoffs are set. With all 16 teams clinching playoff spots, Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to rank the Top 25 Players who will be participating. How high does point machine Evan Bouchard rank? Where does the Habs dynamic duo of Caufield and Suzuki fall? Will Necas rank higher than Rantanen? Is Crosby still a Top 10 player? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.
One week to go in the NHL season, and it's been a long time since a playoff race was this close. With 10+ teams still in the hunt for the final playoff spots, Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to decide whether each team will clinch the playoffs or have their season come to a close early. Will Peter DeBoer spark the Islanders to a late season surge? Is young phenom Macklin Celebrini poised for a playoff berth? Are the slow starting Jet...
With just one month remaining in the NHL season, several players have stepped up and played big roles this year. Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to talk who has been the breakout player from all 32 teams so far this season on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast!
Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, Jesse, Luca and Poc sit down to discuss the biggest names that could be on the move, and give their picks for the trades that they want to see on deadline day.
Leading expert in sports science and human performance, renowned personal trainer, and NHL consultant Andy O'Brien joins the podcast to talk Olympic hockey, training Crosby and MacKinnon, and tells some of his best workout stories from around the NHL.
NHL Players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years, and the BarDown crew is ready to preview the entire tournament with 9 big questions for the men's and women's tournaments. Who will play with McDavid? Who is the tournament dark horse? Are the Canadian women really underdogs? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast.
Canadian Gold Medalist and Stanley Cup Winner Ryan Getzlaf joins the BarDown Podcast to discuss all things Olympics, Team Canada, and his role as a player relations advisor for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
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